Totally okay… sure!

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I keep telling everyone I’m good, even when I’m clearly not. I don’t know why asking for help feels so dramatic. Like I’d rather suffer in silence than admit I’m struggling. It’s such a stupid habit but I can’t stop doing it.

#lie #feelings #emotional

2025/11/22 Edited to

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